BMW X5 vs Mercedes-Benz CLA
Figures per shared age band: numerator, denominator and country index for both models, from the same source.
| Age | BMW X5 | Mercedes-Benz CLA | Difference (percentage points) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections with a defect | Country index | Inspections with a defect | Country index | ||
| 3-5 years | 1744 of 12669 (13.8%) | 66 | 2925 of 14515 (20.2%) | 97 | -6.38 |
| 6-8 years | 1748 of 8316 (21%) | 73 | 3312 of 13649 (24.3%) | 85 | -3.25 |
| 9-11 years | 1913 of 7546 (25.4%) | 75 | 3526 of 14262 (24.7%) | 74 | +0.63 |
| 12-14 years | 593 of 1881 (31.5%) | 74 | 544 of 1906 (28.5%) | 67 | +2.99 |
100 = country average for that age band in this country.
Recalls and complaints
BMW X5
Official item from EU Safety Gate
Mercedes-Benz CLA
No recalls or complaints reported for this model.
What this does not show
- The country index is the average of all cars of this model in this country. It is not a chance of defects for one car.
- A complaint share is a share of the reported complaints. It is not a chance of defects for this model.
- Each band already takes age into account. Differences between generations or trims are not included.
- These figures apply to Netherlands. You cannot simply compare them with figures from another country.
Frequently asked questions
What are the inspection figures for BMW X5 and Mercedes-Benz CLA, per age band?
BMW X5 vs Mercedes-Benz CLA: 3-5 years: 66 versus 97. 6-8 years: 73 versus 85. 9-11 years: 75 versus 74. 12-14 years: 74 versus 67. 100 = country average for that age band in this country.
Are any recalls known for BMW X5 or Mercedes-Benz CLA?
BMW X5: 1. Mercedes-Benz CLA: 0.
Where do these figures come from?
Dutch inspection data (data through 08/09/2026) Both models use the same source and the same reference date.
Methodology
Each row compares inspections from the same age band, in the same country.
The country index puts the model's defect rate on a scale. On that scale, 100 is the country average for that band.
We only compare two models if they share at least two age bands.
What counts as a failed inspection differs per country. So never compare these figures with figures from another country.